Events

Spring 2011 Walk & Bike to School Events in Your Neighborhood

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, 12:32pm

• Auburn, The Walton School, Walk to School Day, May 5
• Biddeford, Community Bicycle Center, Monthly Walk & Bike to School Wednesdays, starting April 6
• Bridgton, Stevens Brook Elementary School, Walk & Bike to School Day, May 17
• Brunswick, Jordan Acres Elementary School, Monthly Walk & Bike to School Thursdays, starting May 5
• Brunswick, Longfellow Elementary School, Monthly Walk & Bike to School Days, all year
• Bucksport, Miles Lane School, Walk to School Day, May 13
• Calais Elementary School, Walking School Bus, Tuesdays & Thursdays starting April 26
• Camden, Camden-Rockport Middle School, Walk & Bike to School Day, May 18
• Cutler, Bay Ridge Elementary School, Daily Walk & Ride to School Days, June 13 – 17
• Dresden Elementary School, Grades 3 -5 School Bike Trek, May 25
• Eagle Lake Elementary School, Walk & Bike to School Day, May 25
• Falmouth,

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Arundel Ice Cream Shop Grand Re-Opening on Saturday May 7

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011, 10:58am

Arundel Ice Cream Shop Grand Re-Opening on Saturday May 7

Ribbon Cutting at Noon at Arundel Ice Cream Shop, the best, and only, home-made ice cream shop in town! You won't want to miss the free samplings of the latest, off-the-wall flavors like BACON CRAZY ice cream and I CANT BELIEVE I AM EATING BUTTER ice Cream. Our most popular flavors include Black Raspberry, Oreo Mint, Coconut Almond Joy, Coffee Heath and Cherry Vanilla with Chocolate Chunks. All home-made, Maine-made. Open Weekends only (Fri, Sat, Sun, Noon-8 pm), then we go daily. Stop by! 1181 Portland Road, Rte. 1, Arundel, ME. https://www.facebook.com/Arundel.Ice.Cream.Shop (207) 604 2734

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The Portland Regency & Stewart Smith Photography Present: Runway to the Roses!

Submitted by Meg Stiffler, Community Blogger

Monday, May 2nd, 2011, 4:28pm

The Portland Regency & Stewart Smith Photography Present: Runway to the Roses!

This Saturday night, May 7th, the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa is teaming up with Stewart Smith Photography for a charity fashion event that will benefit the Maine Children's Cancer Program. This is a Kentucky Derby themed event with local designers and retailers coming together for a night of music, models, and fashion. Corporate, family, and girlfriend’s tables are available for just $250 and General Admission will be $25.00 per person. The gates open at 4PM for viewing of the Silent Auction, with the festivities scheduled to begin at 6:15 PM.

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The Queen Reclaims her Throne at Scarborough Downs

Submitted by tjunkins, WCSH Staff

Sunday, May 1st, 2011, 10:43am

The Queen Reclaims her Throne at Scarborough Downs

Shady Sabrina, also known as The Queen reclaimed her Throne at Scarborough Downs Saturday.

Shady Sabrina is a track record holder who returned to the Winner’s Circle on Saturday (4/30), claiming victory in the Fillies and Mares’ Free-for-All. This is Shady Sabrina's first win after an eight-month absence from the races due to a flexor tendon injury. The “Queen" clock timed in 1:56, with driver/trainer Kevin Switzer calling the shots.

“It’s hard to bring a horse of that caliber back after that type of an injury,” said Switzer, “especially to compete at the highest level in only her second start back. I couldn’t be prouder. She was just waiting for her chance to race today, and when she cleared from the pocket, the outcome was never in doubt.

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VOYAGES AND THE GREAT AGE OF SAIL

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 4:01pm

May 7 through September 4, 2011

The University of New England and the Saco Museum have teamed up this summer to create an exhibition on the great age of sail in Maine. Dr. Elizabeth A. De Wolfe, Professor of History at the University of New England, and Camille Smalley, Program and Education Manager for the Saco Museum, have team taught an exhibition class titled "Voyages and the Great Age of Sail." The resulting exhibition of the same name, curated by students in the class, will be on view at the Saco Museum May 7 through September 4, 2011. Voyages features a treasure trove of artifacts related to the Saco sea captain Tristram Jordan —paintings, decorative arts, navigational tools, and more—in order to explore nineteenth-century maritime history.

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Mother's Day Brunch buffet

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 3:56pm

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Maine State Parks Begin to Open

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Thursday, April 28th, 2011, 4:21pm

Maine state parks and historic sites are starting to open up for the season. Officials with the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL), under the Maine Department of Conservation, want to update visitors on several park situations around the state.

Sebago Lake State Park in Casco is opening Friday, April 29, according to Park Manager Andy Haskell. All the sites at Witch Cove will be open, which is about 125 sites, and the shower buildings also will be open, he said.

Campers will be able to choose a site and self register, Haskell said. Formal campground reservations for Sebago don’t start until Monday, May 23.

Haskell also said off-season rates will be in effect through May 22. They are:

Maine residents, $10 a night with no hook-ups; $15 a night with water and electricity;
Nonresidents, $18 a night with no hook-ups; $25 a night with water and electricity.

Lake St.

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